Aleafia Posts Record Revenue in Q2 with 160,000 sq ft Niagara Greenhouse to be Fully Operational in Late 2018

TORONTO, Aug. 28, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of Aleafia Health Inc. (TSXV: ALEF; OTCQX: ALEAF) ("Aleafia") or (the "Company"), one of Canada's leading, vertically integrated medical cannabis companies with a unique patient-focused, healthcare solution, today announced the company's 2018 Q2 fiscal results. 

Aleafia is also pleased to provide an update on several important business growth milestones that were met during the reporting period:

• The company reported record revenue of $1.2 million
• Fully funded annual growing capacity to reach 38,000 kg of cannabis flower in early 2019
• Signed agreement to acquire 160,000 sq. ft. fully automated, modern Niagara greenhouse facility, which is expected to be fully operational by late 2018
• Completed first harvest at Port Perry cultivation facility
• Entered into strategic supply agreement with CannTrust Inc.
• Reached milestone of 50,000 individual patients under the Canabo Medical Clinic network
• Built out senior management with the hiring of CEO Geoffrey Benic and Master Horticulturist Lucas Escott
• Increased access to American investment community by securing listing on OTCQX Best Market

Second Quarter 2018 Financial Results

• Revenue for the three months ended June 30^th, 2018 totalled $1,207,886
• Gross profit for the three months ended June 30^th, 2018 totalled $817,325
• Operating Expenses for the three months ended June 30^th, 2018 totalled $2,311,986
• Net loss for the three months ended June 30^th, 2018 totalled $1,494,661
• As of June 30, 2018, the company had $29.1 million in cash on hand

Following the reporting period, the company also announced the appointment of a Chief Financial Officer, Benjamin Ferdinand, and a Chief Marketing and Technology Officer, Trevor J. Newell.

"Our company is extremely well positioned for the future as we continue to differentiate ourselves as a vertically integrated medical cannabis company with a unique focus on patient care. We have assembled a strong team that will ensure we continue to execute this mission," said Executive Chairman Julian Fantino.

"I am very pleased with the significant achievements Aleafia has made in 2018. Aleafia now boasts two low-cost, modern cannabis production facilities, along with a medical cannabis clinic network that has attained 50,000 unique patients. The exponential growth achieved by our company will ensure we continue to provide sustained long-term value for both our patients and shareholders," said CEO Geoffrey Benic.

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About Aleafia Health Inc.:
Aleafia is a leading, vertically integrated medical cannabis company with a unique focus on delivering quality patient care from "seed" to "sale." Aleafia is uniquely positioned with a singular focus on the medical cannabis market. The company operates the largest brick and mortar medicinal cannabis clinic network in Canada under the Canabo Medical Clinic brand, which is staffed by licensed, practicing physicians. Aleafia has obtained over 50,000 unique patients and maintains the largest medical cannabis patient data set in Canada. Aleafia's state of the art production facilities will allow for the production of high-quality strains at low cost. Aleafia's production will focus on securing the highest-quality medicinal product for its growing patient base.

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